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Focus Question: How does understanding the point of view of a character help inform our
own opinions?
Lesson Objectives:
SWBAT: identify that different characters have different points of view
SWBAT: use evidence from the text to support their own opinions verbally and in
writing
SWBAT: recognize that point of view informs their own opinion about a situation
Materials:
Chart paper and markers
Smart board
Point of view cartoon (to be shown on smart board)
Copy of book Hey, Little Ant. By Phillip and Hannah Hoose. Tricycle Press. New
York, NY. 2015.
Two versions of opinion writing graphic organizer
Lesson Development:
Read the story all the way through without stopping. Then tell the students that they are
going to think together about whether they agree that the boy should squish the ant or not.
Introduce the T-chart to record the evidence from the book that supports the ants opinion
that the boy should let him live, and the boys opinion that he should squish the ant. Elicit
responses from students and record them on the T-chart.:
Should the Boy Squish the Ant?
Yes! (boys point of view) No! (Ants point of view)
Assessment:
Students will be formatively assessed based on their responses during the turn and talks
and whole group discussions. Their summative assessment is the opinion graphic
organizer.
Differentiation: I have created an additional graphic organizer that contains a sentence
starter to assist any students who may struggle with writing.
Materials Used:
Point of View
Cartoon